Mr. Edward Charles “Junior” Gondesen, Jr. passed from this life Thursday, January 24, 2008, at his home.

Born June 30, 1929 in Galveston, TX, Mr. Gondesen had been a resident of Texas City for 42 years, previously of Galveston. He graduated from the Metropolitan Business College in Galveston and had worked as a carpenter with Todd Shipyards for 15 years and in maintenance at Mainland Center Hospital for 4 years before retiring in 1994. He served in the US Marine Corps, was of the Catholic faith, was a member of the Carpenter’s Local and enjoyed spending time playing the guitar and playing practical jokes.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 40 years, Carolyn, and parents, Edward and Rosalie (Bertolino) Gondesen.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Pastor Dueward Wimberly officiating. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.